The Specials (also known as The Special AKA) is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance.
The group was formed by songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers, with Terry Hall (vocals), Lynval Golding (guitar, vocals) and a rhythm section featuring Horace Panter (bass) and John Bradbury (drums; born 16 February 1953, died 28 December 2015).
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...TOO HOT... by The Specials -------------................
*from 'The Specials' (1979)*
Intro:
CFG (x4)
Verse 1:
CG Too hot; this town is too hot, (too hot, too hot), Now they're callin' for their guns, about to spoil the rude boys funs, But rude boys never give up their guns; C It's too hot, (too hot, too hot), G No man, can tell them what to do, (too hot, too hot), C Pound for pound, they say; they're ruder than you, (too hot, too hot).
Verse 2:
G They are boss and no back down, you might have a couple you like, Choose your burial site, take insurance, make up your will, C Come out and tell them, (fight them, fight them).
Solo:
C, G, C
Verse 3:
C The soldiers, came back to you. G With-out them the police force are afraid; C They can't even touch them, (too hot, too hot). G They say; "you think you're bad? Why don't you come out yourself?" These boys are calling for a fight, fighting tonight, they don't lie; C It's too hot, (too hot, too hot), too hot, too hot.
Coda: (Increase Tempo)
G Too hot, too hot, too hot, too hot, C Too hot, too hot, too hot!
CHORD DIAGRAMS: ---------------
CFG
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE x35553 133211 355433
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2006 ([email protected])